ETRC "Library" Wish List

Engloid · Oct 7, 2012

Id love to call dibs on red and blue hornets, if possible...

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And yes, Mel... I will get my dues paid up first

. Been surfing on phone, which is difficult, so I've been putting off paypal.

Rob.D · Oct 7, 2012

Here is the price list to check out from the library. The price in ($$$) represents retail value of the item.
Only one item can be checked out at a time (no exceptions).
The coral growth time frame is set at 90 days.
If no new growth happens in the 90 day period the BOD will determine the outcome.
In the event that the coral is lost, the BOD will request water quality tests be done. If testing shows good water quality the coral will be replaced as soon as a replacement is available.
This is a great project for the club and we can only hope it works for the best and the main part of this is to make really nice corals that are out of some members budgets available.

SC Utter Chaos $25 ($180)
Jason Fox God of War $25 ($50)
Red Hornets $20 ($195)
Blue Hornets $10 ($60)
Sunny Delights $10 ($25)
SC Twilight V2's $10 ($40)
Candy Apple Red's $10 ($35)
Captain America's $5 ($20)
Yoda's $10 ($30)
Strawberry Wines $10 ($40)

Engloid · Oct 7, 2012

Sounds pretty reasonable. Id like to get the red hornets whenever we can meet up... and if I haven't got my dues to Mel by then, I will give it to you if that's ok.

And for clarity...if a coral is lost and water quality is good, the borrower doesn't replace the coral...but if water quality is bad, they must pay retail cost? There may also need to be some consideration for decreasing values of corals...but that may be something that can't really be a rule, but a decision made on individual basis. Either way, I do trust that this is going to be a very fair thing, and a great thing for the club. Thanks to all that worked on this...

Oh, and the person housing the club frag tank should be allowed free frags to put in their personal tank...to ensure survival of the investment.

k2parkstar · Oct 7, 2012

You don't have to pay for lost coral. If your parameters are good then you will get a replacement piece. The retail values are just there to show you how much your saving off retail.

EvilMel · Oct 8, 2012

Engloid said:
and yes, Mel... I will get my dues paid up first

I'm not worried about you or anyone else paying dues. I'm not overly rulesy when it comes to that. It's your choice to pay your dues on time and there won't be any pressure from me about it. You don't get to participate in things like this if you don't pay your dues though...or in group buys where the club pays shipping...or get to use club equipment. That's all. I'm not pressuring anyone about dues.

Rob.D · Oct 8, 2012

All the polyps have fully opened and after a close inspection several have baby polyps developing.

EvilMel · Oct 9, 2012

yaaaay!

nitrox36 · Dec 28, 2012

What is the "bod" consist of?

k2parkstar · Dec 29, 2012

nitrox36 said:
What is the "bod" consist of?

The reef club president, Vice President, secretary, and treasurer.

gwhook · Dec 29, 2012

I would like either the red or blue hornets

Spongie · Jan 28, 2013

So the Captain America has 3 polyps now...guess I should probably frag mine off and send it back huh.

k2parkstar · Jan 28, 2013

Spongie said:
So the Captain America has 3 polyps now...guess I should probably frag mine off and send it back huh.

You only gotta return 1 polyp.

Rob.D · Apr 4, 2013

Bump for any suggested purchases.......both local swaps are coming soon!!!

cee · Apr 4, 2013

I would nominate the bowser paly for the club's collection but there are 2 problems 1) I don't know where to get it for less than $150 a polyp and 2) it is reported to grow very slow, slower than a 90 day checkout period would permit.

Rob.D · Apr 4, 2013

cee said:
I would nominate the bowser paly for the club's collection but there are 2 problems 1) I don't know where to get it for less than $150 a polyp and 2) it is reported to grow very slow, slower than a 90 day checkout period would permit.

I think it's a great suggestion. I'll check with the other BOD members to see if a Bowser paly purchase is feasible.

cee · Apr 4, 2013

Rob.D said:
I think it's a great suggestion. I'll check with the other BOD members to see if a Bowser paly purchase is feasible.

I thought it was a bit of a selfish suggestion because it is more than the average hobbyist wants to shell out but it would definitely be a good investment and looks incredible in pictures!

Rob.D · Apr 4, 2013

cee said:
I thought it was a bit of a selfish suggestion because it is more than the average hobbyist wants to shell out but it would definitely be a good investment and looks incredible in pictures!

Selfish, NO.....I can not justify spending that kind of cash on a single polyp just for myself. I personally would like to see one come to the club library, it's the whole point of it. All I have to do is convince the other three BOD members.